APSU breaks ground on new Maynard Mathematics and Computer Science Building
August 17, 2012
Clarksville, TN – For several years, local businessman and Austin Peay State University alumnus James Maynard (’56) has been a supporter of APSU.
He recently created the Maynard Family Endowment Scholarship, which provides financial assistance annually to a student from Montgomery County pursing a business degree at APSU.
James Maynard (fifth from right), along with members of his family and APSU officials, break ground on the new Maynard Mathematics and Computer Science Building on Friday, August 17th. The new classroom facility is slated to open in Spring 2014. (Photo by Beth Liggett, APSU photographer)
Registration begins soon for the Riverfest Tour d’Art Exhibits and Competition
August 15, 2012
Clarksville, TN – This year’s competition will feature the following three exhibits: Amateur & Professional Divisions, High School Division, and the Senior Citizens’ Division. Artwork is displayed at exhibits at various locations in downtown Clarksville, and then juried, and over $2,500 in prizes is awarded.
The Amateur & Professional Division exhibit will be hosted at the Smith-Trahern Mansion September 7th from 10:00am-8:00pm and September 8th from 10:00am-5:00pm. Artists may enter in six categories: Painting & Watercolor, Drawing, 3D/Fiber Arts, Mixed Media & Print Collage, Digital Photography and Film Photography.
Riverfest Tour d’Art Exhibits entry from 2011.
Carmel Elementary Community Open House August 19th
August 14, 2012
Montgomery County, TN – The doors to the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System’s twenty second elementary school will be open to the public on Sunday, August 19th from 3:00pm–5:00pm.
The school is located on the corner of Sango Road and Dixie Bee Road.
Carmel Elementary School
Northwest High School renovation project moving forward
August 14, 2012
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Board of Education will vote on the $15.4 million construction resolution for the proposed renovation of Northwest High School at its 7:00pm meeting tonight.
The high school opened in the fall of 1970 and the project will include significant upgrades, with a focus on safety and security.
Artist drawing of the renovated Northwest High School
Montgomery County Mayor’s Office announces New Animal Control Director
August 8, 2012
Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Mayor’s Office is pleased to announce that Tim Clifton has been selected as the director of Montgomery County Animal Control. He has been serving as the interim director for the facility for the past month.
Tim most recently served as the School Resource Officer Supervisor at the Sheriff’s Office.
Tim Clifton, New Montgomery County Animal Control Director
Austin Peay Extended Education offers 2012 Fall classes
August 6, 2012
Early Registration Discount on Selected Courses
Clarksville, TN – Develop a new skill, explore a new idea, learn a new language, or seek a new career with one of the upcoming classes from Austin Peay State University’s Center for Extended and Distance Education. Register early and receive a 10 percent discount on selected courses.
Preregistration is required for each course. [Read more]
Faith Outreach Church completes Clarksville Montgomery County Green Certification Program
August 4, 2012
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program invites you to the certification ceremony for Faith Outreach Church. They have recently completed the green certification process and will celebrate this accomplishment on Tuesday, August 7th at 10:30am at their 731 Windermere Drive location.
We hope you will make plans to join us as we celebrate their accomplishments! For more information on the Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program, contact Michelle Newell at manewell@mcgtn.net.
Montgomery County selects Nick Powell as new County Engineer
August 2, 2012
Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Mayor’s Office is pleased to announce that Nick Powell has been selected as County Engineer. Nick most recently served as a Project Engineer for James + Associates in Dickson, TN.
Nick holds a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with an emphasis in Civil Engineering, from the University of Tennessee at Martin.
New Montgomery County Engineer Nick Powell
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan Honors Catholic Charities 50th Anniversary
August 1, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan yesterday recognized the contributions of Catholic Charities of Tennessee in Middle Tennessee, especially in Clarksville and Montgomery County, in a meeting with Deasree Williams, counselor in the Adoption & Pregnancy Counseling program, and Mark Barry, agency marketing director, during which she presented a proclamation honoring the agency’s recent 50th anniversary.
Deasree Williams (left), a counselor in the Clarksville office of the Adoption & Pregnancy Counseling program of Catholic Charities of Tennessee, met with Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan on July 31st to accept a proclamation honoring the agency for its contributions to the people of Clarksville and Montgomery County on the occasion of the agency’s 50th anniversary.
APSU employees share their accomplishments
August 1, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Several faculty and staff members at Austin Peay State University announce their recent professional and scholarly activities.
Dr. Chad Brooks, associate professor of biology, co-authored an article about an amphibian-lethal virus in west Tennessee, and the article is published in the latest edition of Herpetological Review. The title of the article was “Further presence of ranavirus infection in amphibian populations of Tennessee, USA.” [Read more]
